I am "here in Europe" too and I can tell you there is a huge difference in how people in European countries see the USA. I can not agree with your statement. It's better to talk for yourself instead of whole Europe. Thanks for explaining your answer.
I noticed you wrote "individualism" the way I just did. With us that would mean you do not mean it they are the opposite of individualism or there's a different thought hidden behind the word (so called individualism). Happy Day. 💕